OCEAN CITY – The public is invited to “Choose Your Cover” at Ocean City Music Pier from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 23. The free skin cancer screening is coordinated by Cape May County Department of Health in partnership with Dr. Connolly, board-certified dermatologist.
“Cape May County has the leading incidence of skin cancer in New Jersey, which makes it even more important to make sure you are getting your annual skin cancer screenings,” stated Kevin Thomas, health officer. “When skin cancer is detected early, it increases one’s chance of survival to 99 percent (Skin Cancer Foundation, 2018).”
According to American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The best way to prevent skin cancer are as follows:
- Protect your skin by using sunblock, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing.
- Individuals should not use tanning beds, or any source that uses artificial UV radiation.
- Have annual skin cancer screenings.
Skin cancer warning signs include changes in mole, or other skin lesion, size, color, or shape.
For more information, call (609) 463-6521 or visit www.cmchealth.net.
